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IronCraft FDM44 Operation And Parts Manual

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FORESTRY
DISC MULCHER
20-30 gpm
30-44 gpm
32-44 gpm
45-60 gpm
FDM44
FDM44
FDM60
FDM60
OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
Read and understand the manual. This manual provides information and procedures
to safely operate and maintain the Forestry Disc Mulcher.
Scan QR code for a digital version of this manual
August 2023

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  • Page 1 FORESTRY DISC MULCHER 20-30 gpm 30-44 gpm 32-44 gpm 45-60 gpm FDM44 FDM44 FDM60 FDM60 OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL Read and understand the manual. This manual provides information and procedures to safely operate and maintain the Forestry Disc Mulcher. Scan QR code for a digital version of this manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.1 WELCOME 1.1 Welcome 1.2 Safe Operation Congratulations on your choice of an IronCraft Forestry Disc Mulcher. This equipment has been 1.3 Model Comparison designed and manufactured to meet the needs of discerning users. Many features incorporated into 1.4 Specifications 1.5 Register This Product...

  • Page 3: Model Comparison

    1.5 REGISTER THIS PRODUCT PURCHASE DATE forestry disc mulcher 20-30 GPM 30-44 GPM 32-44 GPM 45-60 GPM DEALER NAME Model FDM44 FDM60 Working width 44" Quadco Disc 60" Quadco Disc ADDRESS deflector plate 1" Hinged tree diameter Cuts up to 8"...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION 2.2 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS This is the safety alert symbol and will be accompanied with a descriptive pictorial. It 2.1 INTRODUCTION is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. The following terms are used interchangeably throughout this manual.

  • Page 5: Safety Pictograms

    2.4 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 SAFETY PICTOGRAMS Pictograms are graphic symbols meant to alert you of a potential hazard. Read and understand the Below are general safety instructions that relate to the overall operation and maintenance of this hazard description for each of these symbols. machine.

  • Page 6: Safety Signs And Labels

    Stay Clear 300 Feet Warning Label (6” x 6”) • Make sure metal surface is dry and free of dirt and grease before applying a new decal to this machine. IronCraft Logo Decal (not shown) LOGO Note: Non-Safety Decal • Contact your local dealer to order replacement decals.

  • Page 7: Skid Steer Loader Requirements

    3.3 SKID STEER LOADER REQUIREMENTS NOMENCLATURE NOTICE A skid steer equipped with tracks (COMPACT TRACK LOADER) will provide superior stability in this application. Tracked Wheeled WARNING Ensure your skid steer loader is in good operating condition. The Forestry Disc Mulcher should only be used on Skid Steer Loaders that meet the following requirements: Requirements Skid Steer Lift Capacity...

  • Page 8: Operating Procedures

    OPERATING PROCEDURES 4.2 HOW TO MOUNT DISC MULCHER Refer to your skid steer operator’s manual for specific instructions on how to mount and dismount 4.1 UNPACKING YOUR FORESTRY DISC MULCHER your attachment. GENERAL ATTACHMENT METHOD Your attachment arrives from the factory strapped to a wood pallet, and requires no final assembly. 1.

  • Page 9: How To Start And Stop The Disc Mulcher

    NOTICE FDM60 = 32-44 GPM FDM44 = 20-30 GPM If mulcher vibrates while increasing RPM’s, switch off the auxiliary hydraulic circuit and investigate the cause. Refer to the Troubleshooting Chart on page 40.

  • Page 10: Initial Use Procedure

    4.5 INITIAL USE PROCEDURE STOPPING THE DISC MULCHER Raise the mulcher slightly NOTICE and set skid steer’s engine to idle. Before operating mulcher, check the hydraulic fluid level in the skid steer and add oil if necessary. switch off NOTICE the auxiliary hydraulic circuit.

  • Page 11: General Operating Tips

    set skid steer 4.6 GENERAL OPERATING TIPS engine RPM to just above idle. LEARN what the mulcher deck looks like in a level position when you are seated in the skid steer. Knowing Switch on what a level mulcher deck looks like will prevent you from damaging the cutting teeth and disc by the auxiliary hydraulic circuit.

  • Page 12: Tree Cut Procedures

    Slowly drive the skid loader forward CUT CAPACITIES so that the right side of the mulching disc cuts the tree. model material size tree size FDM44 4" 8" DIA FDM60 6" 14" DIA While cutting, continue driving forward and tilt the mulcher back to CAUTION feed tree into top of mulching disc.

  • Page 13: Tree Cutting Tips

    4.8 TREE CUTTING TIPS VERTICAL MULCH METHOD TIPS 1. Wait until the disc is up to speed before cutting to prevent material from jamming in the disc. Raise the skid loader arms and tilt the 2. Slow down when mulching or cutting thick material to prevent machine from “bogging” down. mulcher forward.

  • Page 14: Maintenance Procedures

    Check that all fasteners (nuts, bolts,, washers, pins, keepers) are in place. Tighten as necessary. Only use genuine IronCraft OEM replacement parts on this machine. IronCraft will not be liable for any damages or injuries caused by the use of after market parts on this machine.

  • Page 15: Storage Tips

    5.4 MULCHING DISC MAINTENANCE 5.3 STORAGE TIPS To get years of quality use out of your disc mulcher, follow these tips when storing your disc mulcher: NOTICE Refer to the appropriate Disc Assembly Manual for detailed maintenance procedures. These manuals THOROUGHLY WASH contain very important information that you must be familiar with.

  • Page 16: Gear Box Maintenance

    5.5 GEAR BOX MAINTENANCE GEAR BOX OIL CHANGE PROCEDURE 1. Remove oil filler plug and insert one end of a discharge hose into the oil filler port and the other end into an approved waste oil container. NOTICE 2. Using a fluid removal pump, remove the old oil from the gear box unit. Maintenance procedures for gear boxes and drive bearing housings require special tools and skills.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Disc does not rotate Bill to/Payment when activating the information auxiliary hydraulic circuit Contact your dealer for repair or Motor or drive shaft have failed replacement services Use Genuine Parts from IronCraft. 5.5 gear box maintenance Ironcraftusa.com Parts Information Ironcraftusa.com...

  • Page 18: Parts Information

    FDM44 Parts FDM60 Parts Description QTY. part # Description QTY. part # Deck Weldment (deck and sides invisible) CID3001 Deck Weldment (deck and sides invisible) CID3001 Motor Cover Assembly Motor Cover Assembly Motor Cover Step Motor Cover Step Motor Motor...

  • Page 19: Limited Warranty

    After one year, seals are considered to be wearing parts, and the replacement is the owner’s re- sponsibility. ii. Gearboxes that are subject to warranty may be replaced with new or rebuilt gearboxes at the discretion of IronCraft iii. Shearbolts must be approved Grade 2 , 1 /2 “ x 3 “ shearbolts.

  • Page 20: Maintenance Log

    MAINTENANCE LOG DESCRIPTION OF MAINTENANCE SERVICED BY DATE Use this log sheet to document all routine maintenance and repair services performed on this machine. DESCRIPTION OF MAINTENANCE SERVICED BY DATE MAINTENANCE LOg Ironcraftusa.com MAINTENANCE LOg Ironcraftusa.com...
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